Common scale model kit terms and miniature painting techniques for hobbyist builders and painters.
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- What does 1:72 scale mean?
- The model is 1/72 the size of the real object
- What is a moldline?
- A seam where two plastic parts meet on a model
- What is flash?
- Thin excess plastic left on parts from the molding process
- What is priming?
- Applying a base coat before painting to help paint adhere
- What is drybrushing?
- Applying paint with minimal water to highlight raised details
- What is a wash in miniature painting?
- Thin, diluted paint that settles into crevices and recesses
- What is glazing?
- Applying thin, translucent layers of paint to build color gradually
- What is decal application?
- Transferring printed waterslide or sticker decals onto a model
- What is weathering?
- Simulating dirt, rust, or wear on a model surface
- What is an airbrush?
- A pneumatic tool that sprays paint using compressed air
- What is underpainting?
- Painting base colors before applying highlight layers on top
- What is stippling?
- Dabbing paint with a brush to create texture and break up flat areas
- What is feathering in painting?
- Blending paint colors by dragging a dry brush across the edge
- What is a modeling knife used for?
- Cutting, scraping, and cleaning mold lines on plastic parts
- What is spray primer?
- Aerosol primer applied quickly and evenly to prepare models for painting